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Gerontology 150457

Gerontology 150457. Miss Shurouq Qadose RN,MSN. Youth is a gift …… Old is an Art. Terminology/ Geriatric Nursing. Gerontology Derived from Greek origin of the word geras (meaning old age)  Defined as the scientific study of aging throughout the life course.

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Gerontology 150457

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  1. Gerontology150457 Miss Shurouq Qadose RN,MSN

  2. Youth is a gift …… Old is an Art

  3. Terminology/ Geriatric Nursing Gerontology Derived from Greek origin of the word geras (meaning old age) Defined as the scientific study of aging throughout the life course. Gerontology The scientific study of the biological, psychological, and sociological phenomena associated with old age and aging.

  4. Age (WHO,1999)The process of progressive change in the biological, psychological, and social structure of individuals. Ageism (age discrimination ) is the disliking of aging and older people based on the belief that aging unattractive, un intelligent, and un productive. Ageism "Stereotyping and generalizing about people on the basis of their age; commonly, a form of discrimination against older people." (Barker, 1999)

  5. Geriatrics The branch of medicine dealing with the physiologic characteristics of aging and the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the aged. Geropharmacology The study of how older adults respond to medication. Gerontophobia Fear of aging and the refusal to accept older adults into mainstream of society.

  6. Chronologic age The number of years a person has lived. • Many people who have lived a long time remain functionally & physiologically young. • These individuals remain physically fit, stay mentally active, and are productive members of society. • Others are chronologically young but physically or functionally old.

  7. Gerontologist One who specializes in the study of gerontology Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Registered nurse with additional education obtained through a master’s degree program that prepares the nurse to deliver primary health care to elderly adults

  8. The Aged Through History Historically , societies have reacted to their aged members in a variety of ways. 700 B.C …… Search for eternal youth (fountain of youth) with magical properties to restore vigor. قوة الشباب Taoism …..viewed old age as the epitome of life. Chinese …..Believed that attaining old age was a wonderful accomplishment that deserved great honor. Early Egyptians …… dreaded growing old and experimented with a variety of options and schemes to maintain their youth.

  9. Greeks ….. Plato …… Promoted the aged as society’s best leaders. Aristotle …. Denied the elderly any role in governmental matters. Th They also valued youth and beauty and regarded(يعتبر ) the elderly as dried up and ugly (ageist) Romans …… limited respect for their elders, Rome conquered , the sick and aged were customarily the first to be killed.

  10. Middle Ages ……. Strong feelings regarding the superiority of youth… these feelings expressed in uprisings of sons against fathers. Early 17th century …. England developed poor laws that provided care for the destitute and enabled older persons without family resources to have some modest safety net. Dr. Nascher, 1914 ….. Known as the father of geriatrics, wrote the first geriatric textbook. 1935, USA …… First significant step in improving the lives of older Americans was the passage of the Federal Old Age Insurance Law under the Social Security which provided some financial security for elderly persons.

  11. Growth of the Older Population (Global Aging) The world is experiencing dramatically increased numbers of people living to an advanced old age . Often referred to as “ the graying of the planet”.

  12. More than 600 million persons in the world are 60 years of age or older. This represents about 10% of the world’s population. However , by the year 2050, 21% of the world’s population is expected to be 60 years old or over. Some facts about global aging:- • The ↑ life expectancy is a product of improved public health, sanitation, and development. • In 1950, 8 out of every 100 people were over 60. By 2050, 22 out of every 100 people will be over 60. • Most of the world’s older people live in developing countries. • In every region, the rate of population ↑ for the 65- and - over age group is higher than for the under – 14 age group and the 15 to 64 age group.

  13. Many older people in developing countries live in poverty: • 80% of older people in developing countries have no regular income. • Over 100 million older people live on less than a dollar a day. • Lack of food is a serious cause of ill health in older people. • Older widows are among the poorest and most vulnerable groups in developing countries.

  14. Older women outnumber older men: • In 2005, there were 83 men for every 100 women over 60 worldwide. • In developing countries, the gap is less wide: there are 91 men for every 100 women over 60. However, this gap is increasing – by 2015, there will be 89 men for every 100 women and , by 2030, 86 men for every 100 women.

  15. Race and Gender Differences • From the late 1980s to the present, the gap in life expectancy between white people and black people has widened because the life expectancy of the black population has declined. ??????? • Most older adults live in a household with a spouse, although women are more likely to be widowed and living alone in old age than their men.

  16. Income and Employment The percentage of the total population that the elderly represent is growing, they constitute a steadily declining percentage of workers in the labor force. On the other hand , there has been a significant rise in the percentage of middle – aged women who are employed, although there has been little change in the labor force participation of women 65 years of age and older.

  17. Education • Future generations of elderly people will have achieved higher levels of formal education than today’s older population and will be more informed health care consumers. • Health Status The elderly experience fewer acute illnesses than younger age groups and have a lower death rate.

  18. Chronic illness is a major problem for the older population. Most elderly people have at least one chronic disease. Rates of acute illness in adults by age (per 100 population) (from U.S. National center for health statistics (2003)

  19. Some leading chronic conditions affecting population age 65 and older: • Arthritis • HTN • Heart conditions • D.M • Hearing impairments • Visual impairments (from U.S. National center for health statistics (2003)

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